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Kevin Vidal.
 23 Jul 2025

LH-plc appoints new Technical Service Manager

Kevin Vidal has joined LH-plc as technical service manager. A qualified air conditioning technician, he brings over 15 years of experience in HVAC operations, project delivery, and team management.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Entries now open for the IOR’s Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is inviting submissions for the 2025 Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award, which recognises UK-based projects that have demonstrably reduced emissions from cooling systems.... 
Will Pribyl and Ian Lemmon.
 21 Jul 2025

Green Point UK supports Beijer Ref training

Green Point UK, the service and remanufacturing division of Bitzer UK, has supplied two Bitzer reciprocating compressors to the Beijer Ref Academy in Wetherby, reinforcing its support for technician training and sustainable refrigeration practices.... 
 18 Jul 2025

Prado shortlisted for 2025 Top 100 Women in Construction

Astrid Prado, Head of Marketing at Star Refrigeration and long-time advocate for diversity in engineering, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025. Hosted by the Construction Industry ... 
 18 Jul 2025

Daikin UK launches climate education drive

Daikin UK has teamed up with climate education specialists Generation C and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to launch a climate education initiative in local schools. The programme aims to bridge the green skills gap and inspire the ... 
Rachel Davidson, BESA’s Director of Specialist Knowledge.
 18 Jul 2025

BESA launches building safety research

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched its second annual building safety survey, aimed at assessing how well the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) sector is adapting to the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape.... 
Marco_Nocivelli, Epta.
 18 Jul 2025

Epta acquires Hauser

Italian multinational Epta S.p.A. has signed a binding agreement to acquire Austrian refrigeration specialist Hauser GmbH. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will see Hauser become part of the Epta Group, creating a combined entity with ... 
 15 Jul 2025

Humidity blossoms at Chelsea Physic Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden has recently installed a Condair ML high-pressure spray humidifier to maintain the perfect atmosphere for horticultural success in its restored Victorian glasshouses.... 
 15 Jul 2025

Marstair welcomes new commercial director

TEV Group has appointed Nuwan Chandrakumara as Marstair’s new Commercial Director – Refrigeration, following the departure of Chris Chisman earlier this year.... 
 14 Jul 2025

BESA Academy now an EAL Accredited Centre

BESA Academy has officially been recognised as an EAL accredited Centre, enhancing its position as a provider of high-quality training in the building engineering services sector.... 
 14 Jul 2025

Bitzer renews Alan Moor Award sponsorship at ACR News Awards 2025

Bitzer UK has confirmed its continued sponsorship of the Alan Moor Award at the ACR News Awards 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to recognising excellence in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.... 
 14 Jul 2025

APP Plumbing and Heating joins Samsung’s UK distributor network

APP Plumbing and Heating has been appointed as an official distributor for Samsung Climate Solutions’ EHS product range, expanding the tech brand’s presence across the independent plumbing and heating merchant sector.... 
 11 Jul 2025

Technicians get mobile access with new IOR EngTech app

The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.... 
 11 Jul 2025

Carrier hosts friends and family at BTCC Oulton Park

Carrier Commercial HVAC recently invited 80 employees, friends and family members to enjoy a memorable day at Oulton Park for round five of the 2025 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. The day is part of Carrier’s ongoing partnership ... 
 11 Jul 2025

Aermec invests in future talent

Aermec UK is investing in the future with the appointment of the company’s first trainee in service, commissioning and warranties.... 
Vincent Homrighausen.
 9 Jul 2025

Vincent Homrighausen appointed A-Gas MD for EMEA

A-Gas, a global leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has announced that Vincent Homrighausen has been appointed as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).... 
 9 Jul 2025

Williams’ embodied carbon calculations for core products

Embodied carbon figures are rapidly gaining importance as consultants, designers, and operators seek to comply with their environmental aspirations and obligations. Having a figure to encapsulate the embodied carbon in an appliance allows the ... 
 8 Jul 2025

Carrier unveils Airside innovations at CIBSE Scotland 2025

Carrier Commercial HVAC UK was a proud sponsor at the CIBSE Scotland Conference 2025, hosted at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre.... 
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